Hero Stories

The gift of organ and tissue donation is an act of quiet heroism. The memories of our Heroes are treasured. This Hero Stories Blog is for cherished memories submitted by the families of these Heroes.

A place to honor and to remember individuals that have saved and enhanced lives.

The stories that follow tell of loss, grief, and pain, as well as rebirth, renewed purpose, and continued missions. These stories, in particular, are close to home, as they involve some of our own employees.

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Jordan was a senior, attended Pine Prairie High School and played football for three years at strong safety and defensive end. Jordan wore #23 and his nickname was "CRAZY". Jordan ranked eighth in District A for tackles. He started playing baseball at five years old and played one year in high school. Well like by his peers, Jordan was recently elected Basketball Homecoming Senior Prince. Jordan was a protective older brother of five children. He and his sister, Morgan, had been inseparable since the day she was born.

His stepmother, Misti, brought two younger brothers, Kyle and Bret, and a stepsister, Lauryn, into his life, instantly giving them someone to look up to. The five siblings were extremely united by camping trips, holidays, school days, sibling disagreements and apologies, birthday and playing outside; the things memories are made of when you look back on your life. Hunting, fishing, and friendship were high priorities for Jordan. There were many deer, ducks, squirrels and fish brought back by Jordan's hunting excursions.

November 18, 2010 Jordan was on his way to pick up his two sisters from after school activities. He was in a motor vehicle accident and suffered sever head trauma.

Jordan went to Heaven on November 20, 2010. Jordan chose to become an organ donor when he turned 18. This was a decision Jordan made on his own. His family is very proud of this decision that he made. It brings his family peace on the tough days.

We know that Jordan lives on through you – his recipients. He will forever live on in our hearts!! There is only one world to describe Jordan "BEAUTIFUL”!!!!

Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is an independent, not-for-profit organ and tissue recovery agency. LOPA's Core Purpose is Making Life Happen. We save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation.

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Thank you to Rapides Regional Medical Center for their annual Tree of Life Ceremony today! It was a wonderful, emotional gathering and an amazing experience to share with donor families. The tree is located in the South Tower Lobby of the hospital.

A quick listen to 'The Gifted Life' podcast and you'll hear our hosts repeating...ONE person can make a difference in the world of donation!
Well, Rodie of 'Metro City Driving Academy' is one of those people!
See all those forms Rodie is holding in the attached picture? Those are all registration forms! She's helping to increase Louisiana's donor registry. Her motivation? Her friend, her HERO - Daniel. His picture is a fixture on the class walls (see him in the white hat?) She also lines her walls with donation information. Daniel saved and enhanced lives through donation. Rodie wants to save more people, too - in Daniel's honor. Thanks, Rodie for helping us MAKE LIFE HAPPEN! #DonateLife #DonateLifeLA #Podcast #TheGiftedLife

Join us on DLL's Facebook page live this morning, beginning at 11:00. Ricardo "Buck" Brown's Donate Life Rose Parade Float Floragraph will be unveiled to his mother. She will be finishing her son's floragraph before it is placed on the float! @donatelifefloat #donatelife

Today is #GivingTuesday! We are asking you to give something unique today—your name. Your name can save and heal many lives. Visit YourNameSaves.org to learn more. #yournamesaves #DonateLife